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Infection Prevention and Control for dead body management in the context of COVID-19: Interim guidance

Annex II: Equipment for management of dead bodies in the context of COVID-19

Table 2. Equipment for procedures in mortuary management of COVID-19 bodies
Equipment Details

Hand hygiene • Alcohol-based hand rub
• Running water
• Soap
• Disposable towel for hand drying (paper or tissue)
Personal protective equipment • Gloves (single use, heavy duty gloves)
• Boots
• Waterproof plastic apron
• Long sleeve gowns
• Anti-fog googles
• Face shield
• Medical mask
• N95 or similar level respirator (for aerosol-generating procedures only)
Waste management and environmental cleaning • Disposal bag for bio-hazardous waste
• Soap and water, or detergent
• Disinfectant for surfaces – hypochlorite solution 0.1% (1000 ppm), 70% ethanol, or
hospital-grade disinfectant.

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WHO reference number: WHO/2019-nCoV/lPC_DBMgmt/2020.1
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